Vanderbilt football started their season with a solid 28-9 win over Austin Peay on September 5, but the real story emerging from FirstBank Stadium? Coach Clark Lea put *both* Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis under center. You don’t see that every day in a season opener, and it’s got everyone talking about what it means for the Commodores moving forward.
Berlowitz Came Out Swinging, And Running
Blaze Berlowitz definitely made his presence felt, ripping off an impressive 11-for-16 passing for 149 yards. But he wasn’t just slinging it, man. This dude was running the ball too, carrying it 11 times for 45 yards, even punching in a running touchdown. That’s a strong, versatile performance to kick off the year, showing he can hurt defenses with his arm and his legs. You gotta respect that kind of dual-threat playmaking.
Jared Curtis Held His Own, And Coach Lea’s Comments Tell Us Everything
Then there’s Jared Curtis. When he got his shot, he looked efficient, completing 7 of 9 passes for 60 yards. He added 22 yards on three rushes, keeping the chains moving. After the game, Coach Lea was straight up complimentary of *both* his quarterbacks in the postgame presser. Think about that. He didn’t lean one way or the other, just praised both guys for their effort and performance. That tells you the competition is real, and the coaching staff is happy with what they saw from both.
So, what’s next after this 28-9 victory? We’re heading into the rest of the season with a legit two-quarterback system, or at least a very open competition. How Coach Lea manages these two talents could define Vanderbilt’s season. We’re all watching to see who takes the reins, or if this shared workload is the new normal.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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